Farklı Lokasyonlarda ve Dikim Mesafelerinde Dört Kanatlı Tuz Çalısının (Atriplex canescens Pursh Nutt.) Yaprakla Kaplama Alanı ve Bazı Yem Kalite Değerlerinin Belirlenmesi

Abstract

The research was conducted to determine leaf cover area (LCA), % dry matter digestibility (DMD), % dry matter intake (DMI) and
relative feed value (RFV) of four wing salt bush at different locations and planting spaces. The experiments were carried out at the
locations Eskişehir/Hamidiye, Konya/Merkez ve Konya/Karapınar in 2012. Rooted cuttings were used as material. The experiments were
designed according to randomized complete block design with 6 replications and 2 planting space applications (3m and 2m) were tested.
Interaction of location x planting space were significant in terms of DMD, DMI and RFV (p<0.01). The highest DMD value was
obtained from Konya/Center location and 3m application, with 73.2%. Though, the best DMI and RFV results were determined in
Konya/Karapınar, a problematic area of Turkey in terms of erosion and 3m application, with 2.92% and 159.3, respectively.
Interaction with regard to LCA was not significant. While the differences between the locations were not significant, the effect of
planting space was significant (p<0.01). The highest LCA was determined with 2m application (11.5%).According to the results, it was 
concluded that this forage shrub can be used for rehabilitation and forage purposes in problematic areas, such as Karapınar.